{{tnr}}'''Jon Richards''' (b. September 5, 1963) is a [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] member of the [[Wisconsin State Assembly]], representing [[Wisconsin State Assembly District 19|District 19]]. He was first elected to the chamber in 1998.

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Richards has worked as an attorney and an English teacher in Japan. He is a member of a number of organizations, including the American Council of Young Political Leaders, Bay View Neighborhood Association, Immanuel Presbyterian Church, [[sunshinereview:Milwaukee, Wisconsin|Milwaukee]] Bar Association, and the Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corps.<ref>[http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=26355 Project Vote Smart - Assemblyman Richards]</ref>

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Richards {{2014is}} a candidate for [[Wisconsin Attorney General]] in the [[Wisconsin attorney general election, 2014|2014 elections]].

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==Biography==

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Richards has worked as an attorney and an English teacher in Japan.<ref>[http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=26355 ''Project Vote Smart,'' "Biography," accessed May 5, 2014]</ref>

During the 2011-2012 legislative session, Richards served on these committees:

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|State =Wisconsin

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|year = 2011

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|Chamber =State Assembly

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|Committee1 =Audit

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|Joint2=Yes

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|Committee2 =Audit

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|Committee3 =Financial Institutions

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|Committee4 = Health

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|Committee5 =

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|Collapse=Yes

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===2009-2010===

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During the 2009-2010 legislative session, Richards served on these committees:

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{{Committee Assignments

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|State =Wisconsin

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|year = 2009

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|Chamber =State Assembly

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|Committee1 =Rules

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|Committee2 = Judiciary and Ethics

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|Committee3 = Energy and Utilities

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|Committee4 =Health and Healthcare Reform

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|Chair4=Chair

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|Committee5 =

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|Collapse=Yes

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==Issues==

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===Sponsored legislation===

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Legislation sponsored in 2009:

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*AB-70 Background checks for handgun purchasers: DOJ required to check for court order or finding rendering the person ineligible under federal law re mental health status; courts required to determine ineligibility and other duties; person may petition court to cancel the order

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*AB-118 Health insurance policy coverage of dependents: requirements expanded to include children under 27 years of age under set conditions, including full-time student status and National Guard or reserves service

Richards won re-election in the [[State legislative elections, 2012|2012 election]] for [[Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012|Wisconsin State Assembly]] District 19. Richards ran unopposed in the [[Democratic]] primary on August 14 and in the general election on November 6, 2012.<ref>[http://gab.wi.gov/sites/default/files/page/candidates_on_ballot_08_14_12_partisan_primary_pdf_18477.PDF ''Wisconsin Government Accountability Board'', "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2012 Partisan Primary 8/14/2012," accessed June 12, 2012]</ref>

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|Chamber = Wisconsin State Assembly, District 19, General Election

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|party1 = Democratic

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|party2 = –

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|winner1 =Jon Richards

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|Inc1 =Y

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|candidate2 =''Scattering''

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|votes1 =24856

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|votes2 = 597

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==Elections==

===2010===

===2010===

:: ''See also: [[Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010]]''

:: ''See also: [[Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010]]''

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Richards was re-elected to [[Wisconsin State Assembly]] District 19. He defeated Republican [[Krista Burns]] in the general election is on [[State legislative elections, 2010|November 2, 2010]]. Richards was unopposed in the [[Primary election dates in 2010|September 14, 2010]] primary election.<ref>[http://gab.wi.gov/sites/default/files/result/primary_percentage_results_78075.pdf Official GAB primary results]</ref>

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Richards was re-elected to [[Wisconsin State Assembly]] District 19. He defeated Republican [[Krista Burns]] in the general election is on [[State legislative elections, 2010|November 2, 2010]]. Richards was unopposed in the [[Primary election dates in 2010|September 14, 2010]], primary election.<ref>[http://gab.wi.gov/sites/default/files/result/primary_percentage_results_78075.pdf ''Wisconsin Government Accountability Board'', "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed April 25, 2014]</ref>

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===2008===

===2008===

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On November 4, 2008, Richards won reelection to Assembly District 19, receiving 98.52% of the vote.<ref>[http://elections.state.wi.us/docview.asp?docid=15398&locid=47 ''Wisconsin State Elections Board Results of Fall General Election-11/04/2008'']</ref>

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On November 4, 2008, Richards won re-election to Assembly District 19, receiving 98.52% of the vote.<ref>[http://elections.state.wi.us/docview.asp?docid=15398&locid=47 ''Wisconsin State Elections Board,'' "Results of Fall General Election-11/04/2008," accessed May 6, 2014]</ref>

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==Sponsored legislation==

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==Campaign donors==

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Legislation sponsored in 2009:

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{{Comprehensive donor history

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*AB-70 Background checks for handgun purchasers: DOJ required to check for court order or finding rendering the person ineligible under federal law re mental health status; courts required to determine ineligibility and other duties; person may petition court to cancel the order

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*AB-118 Health insurance policy coverage of dependents: requirements expanded to include children under 27 years of age under set conditions, including full-time student status and National Guard or reserves service

Richards is a member of a number of organizations, including the American Council of Young Political Leaders, Bay View Neighborhood Association, Immanuel Presbyterian Church, [[Milwaukee, Wisconsin|Milwaukee]] Bar Association, and the Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corps.<ref>[http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=26355 ''Project Vote Smart,'' "Assemblyman Richards," accessed May 6, 2014]</ref>

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==Recent news==

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Issues

Sponsored legislation

Legislation sponsored in 2009:

AB-70 Background checks for handgun purchasers: DOJ required to check for court order or finding rendering the person ineligible under federal law re mental health status; courts required to determine ineligibility and other duties; person may petition court to cancel the order

AB-118 Health insurance policy coverage of dependents: requirements expanded to include children under 27 years of age under set conditions, including full-time student status and National Guard or reserves service

2008

On November 4, 2008, Richards won re-election to Assembly District 19, receiving 98.52% of the vote.[5]

Wisconsin Assembly District 19

Candidates

Votes

Jon Richards (D)

25,2821

Scattering

379

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Richards is available dating back to 1998. Based on available campaign finance records, Richards raised a total of $206,377 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 5, 2013.[6]

Personal

Richards is a member of a number of organizations, including the American Council of Young Political Leaders, Bay View Neighborhood Association, Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Milwaukee Bar Association, and the Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corps.[7]